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Thursday, August 13, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 13, 2026

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The Lakers deal for $12.5 billion produces shock and awe

Sports/Lakers— The reaction you get most about the $12.5 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Lakers: shock and awe. Shock that it happened. Awe that former Disney CEO Bob Iger and young venture capitalist Joshua Kushner offered a massive sum for the storied NBA franchise. And that businessman and Dodgers owner Mark Walter agreed to the deal, less […]

Friday, July 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 24, 2026

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LeBron James headed to the Philadelphia 76ers

Sports/LeBron James— William Shakespeare wrote, “parting is such sweet sorrow.” That is definitely the case with LeBron James’ decision not to finish out his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron gave the purple and gold eight incredible years. Sweet. However, about a month ago, James, through his agent, disclosed he would not be a Laker next season, but […]

Monday, July 6, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, July 6, 2026

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US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes

USA/Supreme Court Ruling— By Edwin J. Viera, producer, West Virginia News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld West Virginia’s and Idaho’s bans on transgender athletes, allowing more than two dozen states to keep similar policies in place. The high court handed down its decision on Tuesday, June 30. The court ruled the […]

Monday, June 15, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 15, 2026

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Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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LA World Cup 26 Fan Zone events coming to Downtown Burbank

LA World Cup 26/Fan Zone Events— TICKETS NOW LIVE! Los Angeles World Cup ’26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank Be part of the excitement as the world comes together right here in Downtown Burbank for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, happening July 18 – 19, on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. Tickets now […]

Monday, April 6, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026

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UCLA women’s basketball team wins first NCAA championship

Sports/UCLA Women’s Basketball Team— The UCLA Bruins’ tough women’s basketball team woke up this morning not as hopefuls or wannabes, but as NCAA champions! In a powerful show of talent, skill, and dominance, the UCLA Lady Bruins beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to capture the national title in Phoenix yesterday. UCLA came into the game as an underdog […]

Saturday, February 21, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, February 21, 2026

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Downtown Burbank selected a Fan Zone for World Cup 2026

Sports/Burbank— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Downtown Burbank Announced as an Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone [Burbank, CA] — [February 20, 2026] — Downtown Burbank announced it has been selected by the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee as a Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, joining a region-wide celebration as Los Angeles prepares […]

Friday, January 9, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 9, 2026

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Four arrested in connection with LA Sports Cards burglary

Suspects Arrested Burbank Police believe they have cracked the case of that high-profile burglary at the LA Sports Cards store in the Media City. The early morning crime last month resulted in the theft of approximately $100,000 in collectible merchandise. The loot reportedly included Pokémon trading card products, rare sports cards, and other valuable collectibles. The break-in occurred on […]

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Highlights of the Dodgers’ victory celebration of World Series 2025 win

Thousands of jubilant fans attended the celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series 2025 win in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, November 2025. The fans, the players, and the Dodgers organization were all still on a high after the team’s incredible win in game 7 last Saturday. It was history-making. The first time in 25 years that a team […]